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re: Latest ESPN Mock Draft rds 1-2
Posted by NewBeginnings on 3/3/26 at 5:15 pm to jkylejohnson
I’d be willing to take a 6th round flyer on Lance but nothing more. His brother, Trey, was an athletic freak also and ended up as probably the biggest bust of the 2020’s.
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re: Latest ESPN Mock Draft rds 1-2
Posted by NewBeginnings on 3/3/26 at 2:27 pm to jkylejohnson
I don’t think Bernard is worth a top 50 pick. He is solid, but not special. Scouting reports that ive read is that he profiles as a 3rd receiver for most teams. We can get a 3rd option type receiver later in the draft
re: PFF post-combine mock draft
Posted by NewBeginnings on 3/3/26 at 7:51 am to RawDog7984
I want nothing to do w Bailey. He has the biggest bust potential. With where we are in the rebuild, I want safer picks.
re: On the flip side of Sonny Styles, Ruben Bain is off my list.
Posted by NewBeginnings on 3/1/26 at 9:44 pm to VA LSU fan
I was out on Bain when I heard the following fact:
No defensive lineman with his arm measurements has gotten 10+ sacks in a season since 1998!
Maybe he’s an anomaly that breaks the 27 year streak….but do you want to gamble a top 10 pick on that possibility? I don’t.
No defensive lineman with his arm measurements has gotten 10+ sacks in a season since 1998!
Maybe he’s an anomaly that breaks the 27 year streak….but do you want to gamble a top 10 pick on that possibility? I don’t.
re: Deion Burks, Zachariah Branch & Zavion Thomas
Posted by NewBeginnings on 3/1/26 at 2:59 pm to msstate7
I know Branches and others are not very tall. But, 5’9” for the Ms state receiver is really small. I prefer receivers 6’0 at least unless they are special ( Tyreek Hill) as an example.
re: Carnell Tate listed Shough as a QB he'd want to catch passes from
Posted by NewBeginnings on 3/1/26 at 7:28 am to westbankdabestbank
I’ve moved on from getting a WR at 8. This draft is deep at receiver and the top guys (like Tate), don’t seem special.
re: Saints players report card
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/26/26 at 10:46 pm to t00f
It’s the artificial turf. Players are becoming more vocal about wanting to play on grass only.
re: On this board, Who have been the preferred 1st round picks for the Saints over the years?
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/23/26 at 10:04 pm to Chastains
I think the Malcolm Jenkins pick was the first time I felt that the Saints chose exactly who I wanted in the first.
re: With rising NIL, High Coaching Salaries and exorbitant buyout...
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/19/26 at 6:51 am to mike4lsu
Eventually the people in charge will accept that they have to form a labor agreement. That is the only way you can govern the system. It is the Wild West now because this is what a true free market looks like.
It’s not sustainable. It’s just those in power are willing to let it ride for a time (probably hoping they can buy a championship or two).
I think that in less than 10 years, college athletes will be employees. There will be a salary cap. It will setup like pro sports. I think that is what is fair to the players and is a sustainable system
It’s not sustainable. It’s just those in power are willing to let it ride for a time (probably hoping they can buy a championship or two).
I think that in less than 10 years, college athletes will be employees. There will be a salary cap. It will setup like pro sports. I think that is what is fair to the players and is a sustainable system
re: Realistic expectations for football upcoming season…
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/15/26 at 8:38 pm to LSU4Life2021
I expect that we will start slow. Huge expectations and anticipation coupled with so many transfers getting familiar with each other and the system. Expect Leavitt to start slow
But…from mid-season on I think we will be a very dangerous team. If we make the playoffs, I think we woulld win a game or two.
But…from mid-season on I think we will be a very dangerous team. If we make the playoffs, I think we woulld win a game or two.
re: Would you trade for AJ Brown?
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/14/26 at 10:20 am to Proximo
The timeline doesn’t work. We need young, up and coming players. Older veterans are not worth as much to us. They are what contenders are looking for.
Plus, Brown is not the easiest to get along with if the situation is not what he likes.
Plus, Brown is not the easiest to get along with if the situation is not what he likes.
I think Chambliss made the wrong call
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/12/26 at 7:36 pm
I’m an LSU fan and so I’m clearly bias in this situation. But, in trying to look at this objectively I think Chambliss made the wrong choice.
This years NFL QB prospects are weak. His stock is higher and with the lack of stud QB’s, he could elevate to a 2nd or possibly late 1st round pick. Next years QB draft will be stacked and it will be less likely for him to be a 1st or 2nd rounder.
Going back to Oxford could work out, but there are a lot of drawbacks:
1. Def coordinators have a lot of film on you now.
2. New head coach and almost entire new offensive staff. Coaching and continuity matters.
3. Expectations are going to be ridiculous. He could lead them to 9 wins and it would be a disappointment in the fans eyes. Winning 9 games in Oxford is rare.
4. The Kiffin shadow. Everything they do next year is going to be in an effort to prove they can be successful without Kiffin. That is a mental comparison game that is not going to help. It will only hinder.
This years NFL QB prospects are weak. His stock is higher and with the lack of stud QB’s, he could elevate to a 2nd or possibly late 1st round pick. Next years QB draft will be stacked and it will be less likely for him to be a 1st or 2nd rounder.
Going back to Oxford could work out, but there are a lot of drawbacks:
1. Def coordinators have a lot of film on you now.
2. New head coach and almost entire new offensive staff. Coaching and continuity matters.
3. Expectations are going to be ridiculous. He could lead them to 9 wins and it would be a disappointment in the fans eyes. Winning 9 games in Oxford is rare.
4. The Kiffin shadow. Everything they do next year is going to be in an effort to prove they can be successful without Kiffin. That is a mental comparison game that is not going to help. It will only hinder.
re: Possibility of Carr unretiring
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/8/26 at 1:19 pm to NewBeginnings
Wow….this thread did not go how I expected. I posted the original comment as good news that we may get unexpected draft compensation for a player that no Saints fan wants to see play for the Saints again.
Def didn’t expect it to be a convo about whether Carr is trash or whether he handled the injury well. That feels like ancient history and we are in a different world than we were a year ago.
Def didn’t expect it to be a convo about whether Carr is trash or whether he handled the injury well. That feels like ancient history and we are in a different world than we were a year ago.
Possibility of Carr unretiring
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/8/26 at 8:38 am
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Considering the weak FA and draft class of QB’s, I give it a high likelihood that Carr comes out of retirement this offseason. I love that we would get to trade his rights and pick up some draft picks or just one pick. I know it will be 4th round pick or later, but at least it’s something.
The only question is: do we prefer another pick in this draft or next years draft (which is thought of as a better quality draft)?
Considering the weak FA and draft class of QB’s, I give it a high likelihood that Carr comes out of retirement this offseason. I love that we would get to trade his rights and pick up some draft picks or just one pick. I know it will be 4th round pick or later, but at least it’s something.
The only question is: do we prefer another pick in this draft or next years draft (which is thought of as a better quality draft)?
re: McCarthy looking at another Saints coach; update Tolzien and Haslett to remain in NOLA
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/3/26 at 10:13 am to LSUpelsSaints
I would chalk some of this to the Shough-Moore effect. The QB situation here is solidified and points to an exciting future.
If you go to Pittsburgh, you are either working with an old, set in his ways Aaron Rodgers. Plus, Rodgers and McCarthy relationship is combustible if things go south. If Rodgers retires, then you’re working w a young QB w less upside than Shough.
There will be better OC opportunities in the future. Smart to not jump at the first bad opportunity
If you go to Pittsburgh, you are either working with an old, set in his ways Aaron Rodgers. Plus, Rodgers and McCarthy relationship is combustible if things go south. If Rodgers retires, then you’re working w a young QB w less upside than Shough.
There will be better OC opportunities in the future. Smart to not jump at the first bad opportunity
re: McCarthy looking at another Saints coach; update Tolzien and Haslett to remain in NOLA
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/3/26 at 6:55 am to Proximo
Kellen Moore was an OC under McCarthy for a few years in Dallas. I wonder if the familiarity with Kellen’s style of offense makes our coaches more appealing
re: Ja'lynn Polk - Next Shaheed already on roster?
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/1/26 at 9:29 am to Gugich22
I don’t have much confidence. I give it around a 15% chance of him becoming decent for us.
re: Quote from Daniel Jeremiah regarding the Saints draft plans potentially.
Posted by NewBeginnings on 2/1/26 at 9:11 am to jamal
I’m normally an anti-RB in 1st round person. But, I could stomach a Love pick because of the following:
1. There are about 8 1st round worthy; blue chip players in this draft according to experts. Since Mendoza (not one of the blue chip players) is guaranteed to get drafted in the top 8, we are guaranteed to get a blue chip. If it’s Love, so be it.
2. Draft wise, we lucked out w getting a QB at 40 (huge historical anamoly), that we can afford to make this pick a RB.
3. Trend is for teams to have a high hit rate recently with the premier RB’s in drafts ( Barkley, Gibbs, Robinson)
4. We have pretty good draft capital. If Mickey follows last year’s successful model and doesn’t burn picks to move up too aggressively, then we should pull another good draft.
5. Our coach has shown he knows how to scheme an explosive run game when he has the right back and o line pieces
So, I wouldn’t hate it but still hope we have other blue chip options.
1. There are about 8 1st round worthy; blue chip players in this draft according to experts. Since Mendoza (not one of the blue chip players) is guaranteed to get drafted in the top 8, we are guaranteed to get a blue chip. If it’s Love, so be it.
2. Draft wise, we lucked out w getting a QB at 40 (huge historical anamoly), that we can afford to make this pick a RB.
3. Trend is for teams to have a high hit rate recently with the premier RB’s in drafts ( Barkley, Gibbs, Robinson)
4. We have pretty good draft capital. If Mickey follows last year’s successful model and doesn’t burn picks to move up too aggressively, then we should pull another good draft.
5. Our coach has shown he knows how to scheme an explosive run game when he has the right back and o line pieces
So, I wouldn’t hate it but still hope we have other blue chip options.
re: Alontae is definitely gone imo
Posted by NewBeginnings on 1/29/26 at 12:05 pm to Townedrunkard
We will pay Kool-aid when the time comes. If Quincy Riley and Sanker stay on an upward trajectory, I believe we will pay them.
Taylor is more like Adebo. Good player but we know his flaws. We have a good idea about his ceiling and it’s NOT as a #1 corner. The market is so desperate for CB’s that he will be overpaid. Great for him but Saints need to be smart where they invest as the roster gets younger.
Taylor is more like Adebo. Good player but we know his flaws. We have a good idea about his ceiling and it’s NOT as a #1 corner. The market is so desperate for CB’s that he will be overpaid. Great for him but Saints need to be smart where they invest as the roster gets younger.
re: Weaknesses of the 2026 Team
Posted by NewBeginnings on 1/24/26 at 12:39 pm to BlackAngus
This! CB depth is my biggest concern. If we would have gotten one more proven corner instead of the 11th WR, I would feel so much better.
I’ve seen too many years (as an LSU and Saints fan) were bad corners can nullify an otherwise great roster
I’ve seen too many years (as an LSU and Saints fan) were bad corners can nullify an otherwise great roster
re: Question about Brian Kelly
Posted by NewBeginnings on 1/24/26 at 10:58 am to SemiNoblePursuit
I meant the offseason/recruiting/team building phase.
When we were losing, there was all kinds of hate toward Kelly. But, it’s not like he became a lazy coach right before those games.
When we were losing, there was all kinds of hate toward Kelly. But, it’s not like he became a lazy coach right before those games.
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